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      01-01-2020, 08:40 PM   #45
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That? It's the X7 "hockey stick" in M Sport shadowline trim and not a decal. On the X7 xLine, it's chrome for that luxurious look.
I'm sorry but chrome isn't what I think of when it comes to 'luxorious looks'. I usually find chrome tacky in most applications I don't think it belongs on luxury cars except maybe a Rolls Royce in sparse application. Mercedes overdoes chrome to the extent it looks cheap. I think BMW using Cerium Grey on their M Performance models, think M50i is much better than chrome. my opinion will likely be very polarizing among people here.
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      01-01-2020, 08:51 PM   #46
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I'm sorry but chrome isn't what I think of when it comes to 'luxorious looks'. I usually find chrome tacky in most applications I don't think it belongs on luxury cars except maybe a Rolls Royce in sparse application. Mercedes overdoes chrome to the extent it looks cheap. I think BMW using Cerium Grey on their M Performance models, think M50i is much better than chrome. my opinion will likely be very polarizing among people here.

I agree chrome isn't what I think of luxury looks but using to describe how BMW markets the X7. But to the majority of consumers and women it what comes to mind. I was using to convey the contrast between shadowline black and polished shinny trim.


I'm also in agreement with you on Cerium - I really liked it when it was introduced on the F16 X6 - its different than xLine satin and shadlowine on M Sport. Now if they could just seal it from the factory that would be an improvement
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      02-17-2020, 02:54 PM   #47
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Anybody tried those. Compared pic of the back and all clips looks good. Thinking ab ordering them. 120$ not gonna hurt.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F153515848096
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      02-21-2020, 04:06 PM   #48
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For black to match the extended package has anyone vinyl wrapped the mirror housing?
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      02-24-2020, 06:37 PM   #49
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Anybody tried those. Compared pic of the back and all clips looks good. Thinking ab ordering them. 120$ not gonna hurt.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F153515848096
Just ordered these in CF from eBay and get them on Friday.
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      02-25-2020, 11:22 AM   #50
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Just ordered these in CF from eBay and get them on Friday.
When you install these, can you please share instructions or perhaps make a YouTube video? Would really appreciate any help for installation. Thanks!
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      02-25-2020, 02:08 PM   #51
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I plan on Following the exact steps as mentioned in this video -
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      02-28-2020, 07:40 AM   #52
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Have the official carbon fibre M versions for the G05 been released yet? Ive seen some similar looking ones online with the wings but im not sure if they are a risky purchase or not?
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      03-15-2020, 06:36 PM   #53
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Carbon fiber mirror caps

I went with the Autotecknic CF covers thru IND and they look awesome and fit great for $295, $600 less than the OEM caps.
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      03-30-2020, 02:03 AM   #54
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+1 for Autotecknik.... good, high quality stuff.

I bought 2 different sets of "china CF" mirror covers for my previous F30. Both bubbled and started flaking in less than a year.... because they aren't really CF... they are ABS plastic, wrapped in a thin layer of CF (or vinyl wrap), and then cheaply clearcoated. You get what you pay for when you buy from China.
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      03-30-2020, 05:01 PM   #55
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Is this the Autotecknic CF M style covers that you guys are talking about?

https://autotecknic.com/products/aut...smart_campaign
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I have the genuine M Performance CF mirror caps on mine as well as the rest of the CF kit. Happy to share pics if anyone's interested.
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      03-31-2020, 01:47 PM   #57
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I have the genuine M Performance CF mirror caps on mine as well as the rest of the CF kit. Happy to share pics if anyone's interested.
100% Yes share pics.

Feel free to PM me the pics if preferred.

Thanks.
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I have the genuine M Performance CF mirror caps on mine as well as the rest of the CF kit. Happy to share pics if anyone's interested.
100% Yes share pics.

Feel free to PM me the pics if preferred.

Thanks.
I have some photos of it but also took a video after I washed it last. Not sure if I can post a video here.

Try this link and see.


https://share.icloud.com/photos/0GLo...w_-_Cambuslang
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I have some photos of it but also took a video after I washed it last. Not sure if I can post a video here.

Try this link and see.


https://share.icloud.com/photos/0GLo...w_-_Cambuslang
Congrats!

Looks Great.
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      05-12-2020, 01:01 PM   #60
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Just received a pair of cf mirror caps from ebay that I want to install. Is the only right way to install them taking out the mirror glass first and then unclip the caps from the inside or is there a simpler way?

I was hoping I can do this myself without taking a risk of breaking anything.
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      05-12-2020, 08:06 PM   #61
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Just received a pair of cf mirror caps from ebay that I want to install. Is the only right way to install them taking out the mirror glass first and then unclip the caps from the inside or is there a simpler way?

I was hoping I can do this myself without taking a risk of breaking anything.
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Thanks, did just that. Ordered a set of plastic prying tools on Amazon and followed the video.

They fit well, I'm happy with the result.
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I know this is a pretty straightforward DIY, but knowing me I would likely break that mirror.

Has anyone got a quote from a dealer to replace the caps? I know it will likely be stupidly expensive, but just curious if they are (A) willing to do it in the first place and (B) how much/how long it will take them.
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We have the factory ones painted in Gloss Black (668)

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-G05-MC

Just ordered these. Lol, let's see what I will break while installing these...
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My mirror caps came in. They look just as good as their online photo! They did a great job and an even better job packing and shipping it.

Going to install these this weekend. I just hope I don’t break anything lol...

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Well I did it lol.

Taking the mirrors off was actually easy. I followed the instructions of the above YouTube video with the proper pry tools and it popped right off. I made sure to apply an equal force on the front side of the mirror while prying from behind.

I actually had more trouble pulling off the caps. There are two tabs you have to press in (see the red clouded area in the photo below). I used two trim tools, one to hold in one tab and the other to slightly pry away the cap itself from the mirror housing. I had to do this for each tab, at which point I was able to yank away the cap completely.

I debated on whether to get the carbon or gloss black and I’m glad I got the gloss black. I really have no carbon anywhere else on the car and the gloss black blends in very well with the trim I have.




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